lawrocket 3 #1 April 23, 2005 I've just read about a swoop in excess of 500 feet. It's leading me to wonder about forward speeds on canopies. I suppose that forward speeds are limited by the amount of drag on the canopy. But I'd like to know how fast these canopies can go forward. What's the max speed in the downward portion? What's the max speed upon entering plane out? How fast are these guys moving under canopy? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 April 23, 2005 I believe hooknswoop was clocked way over 60 mph via radar. Speeds of 50mph + are certainly possible.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #3 April 23, 2005 QuoteI believe hooknswoop was clocked way over 60 mph via radar. Speeds of 50mph + are certainly possible. Hook reached about that during the swoop, and 98mph during his dive, IIRC.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 April 23, 2005 ive been clocked at 68 by radar in no wind. the guy before me i think was at 74 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #5 April 24, 2005 omar was clocked at just under 80 mph on a downwinder!!!!!> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #6 April 24, 2005 Is it "easy" to get a radar speed reading from a canopy/pilot? I ask because my son got a radar gun for christmas last year. I never considered useing it on swoopers. I've been curious about how fast these guys really are. The radar gun he has is a "low end" type of unit do you think it would work? James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 April 25, 2005 Quotedo you think it would work? Would it hurt to try?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #8 April 25, 2005 Not to hijack, but what does your son do with a radar gun? Clocking pitches?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #9 April 25, 2005 I took a wind meter up with me when I demoed a velocity 103 loaded at about 2.0 and found I was moving at 25mph in a full glide and 65mph in a sustained harness turn at about 2000ft. It seems almost inconceivable to hit 98mph like someone posted, but with enough wingloading and a small enough canopy, sure. QuoteI've just read about a swoop in excess of 500 feet. It's leading me to wonder about forward speeds on canopies. I suppose that forward speeds are limited by the amount of drag on the canopy. But I'd like to know how fast these canopies can go forward. What's the max speed in the downward portion? What's the max speed upon entering plane out? How fast are these guys moving under canopy? You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #10 April 25, 2005 QuoteIt seems almost inconceivable to hit 98mph like someone posted, but with enough wingloading and a small enough canopy, sure. I know I was exceeding 100 mph under a VX-60 in Colorado in the summer. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #11 April 26, 2005 So is full face helmet a given for dealing with the wind and minimizing the drag? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #12 April 26, 2005 Quote So is full face helmet a given for dealing with the wind and minimizing the drag? Nah, I just liked the visibility and how quiet and warm full face helmets are. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #13 April 26, 2005 Quote It seems almost inconceivable to hit 98mph like someone posted, but with enough wingloading and a small enough canopy, sure. Quote How about Luis Cani under the VX-39? I think he got up to about that speed, I could be wrong, just remember reading it somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #14 April 26, 2005 Quote So is full face helmet a given for dealing with the wind and minimizing the drag? Why would it matter? I wear a 1/2-shell helmet on my motorcycle and have driven similar speeds to pass vehicles on roads before. The winds isn't that big of a deal on how it feels. As for the drag, who's to say, but there's a certain PD swooper with a certain funky helmet that keeps setting swoop records.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #15 April 26, 2005 I do freefall with the open helmet and goggles, so obviously it can be done. I don't know that I'd see well enough to trust it for the task. Half helmet definitely has more drag than a full, but couldn't say if its drowned out by the much more significant body. I need to see some video of a big competition. Is it an event at Nationals, or its own tour? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
AggieDave 6 #14 April 26, 2005 Quote So is full face helmet a given for dealing with the wind and minimizing the drag? Why would it matter? I wear a 1/2-shell helmet on my motorcycle and have driven similar speeds to pass vehicles on roads before. The winds isn't that big of a deal on how it feels. As for the drag, who's to say, but there's a certain PD swooper with a certain funky helmet that keeps setting swoop records.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #15 April 26, 2005 I do freefall with the open helmet and goggles, so obviously it can be done. I don't know that I'd see well enough to trust it for the task. Half helmet definitely has more drag than a full, but couldn't say if its drowned out by the much more significant body. I need to see some video of a big competition. Is it an event at Nationals, or its own tour? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
